Santa Catalina Island Company and the City of Avalon Announce Greatly Expanded Catalina Grand Prix for 2012The Event Will Be a Weeklong Celebration With an Enhanced Line-Up of Activities
AVALON, Catalina Island, Calif. Santa Catalina Island Company(SCICo) has agreed to work with the City of Avalon to host the Catalina Grand Prix in December 2012, which will feature an expanded line-up of activities. Catalina Island is elevating the event to a new level, by extending the celebration to a week's worth of race-themed events and activities.

"SCICo felt that additional planning was needed in order to make the Grand Prix more unique to the Island and more special than if it was just an annual event on the normal race calendar," said Brad Wilson, Senior Vice President of Sales and Chief Marketing Officer for Santa Catalina Island Company. "SCICo will take an active role in securing sponsorships with the City as well as administration to enhance the overall visitor experience."

The City will continue to coordinate race operations, safety and logistics. Both entities will share in the permitting process and expenses over the next 18 months. The 2012 race week will include an array of activities designed to draw fans to the island for an extended stay. Additional activities planned include:

· One to two days of practice on the course
· Improved spectator areas
· Concourse of Classic Motorcycles
· Vintage Original 1950s Grand Prix Motorcycle Display
· VIP Food and Beverage Area
· Top name entertainment in the Casino Ballroom
· Parade of motorcycles
· Electric motorcycle exhibition race

Major sponsors are lining up to support next year's Grand Prix race, which will once again take place on SCICo land. Race organizers expect another sold out event, including top riders from around the world.

The Catalina Grand Prix is an historic race that took place through most of the 1950s and was brought back to life in 2010 for the first time in 52 years. The course, just under 7 miles, included a variety of terrains, including pavement, rocky cliffs and hills, winding turns and an exciting motocross sections. The 2012 Catalina Grand Prix will follow a similar course, and provide excitement for both the racers and spectators.

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We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.
T. S. Eliot

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Originally Posted by Burnszilla

I was SO high, I could have hunted duck with a rake

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Originally Posted by VxZeroKnots

MX stuff isn't my cup of tea, but falling down the side of a mountain is

oh no! thats a bummer. it was cool because it was in the hands of serious racing enthusiasts.... who did it last time? it was 100's wasnt it?

It was all of the Big6 clubs together. Hundreds of people with tons of knowledge about putting on events like this. It was touch and go all weekend last year. Without the right organization it would be an absolute clusterfuck.

It was all of the Big6 clubs together. Hundreds of people with tons of knowledge about putting on events like this. It was touch and go all weekend last year. Without the right organization it would be an absolute clusterfuck.

yes and it was very well done.....it was awesome for everyone

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Originally Posted by JeffS77

hmmm I may have to see if i can get in on this one..ran my first grand prix and had a blast....this one is on a whole different level but would love to give it a shot

how much was the entry last year ?

$250

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We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.
T. S. Eliot

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Originally Posted by Burnszilla

I was SO high, I could have hunted duck with a rake

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Originally Posted by VxZeroKnots

MX stuff isn't my cup of tea, but falling down the side of a mountain is

Ok I showed wife the ride reports photos etc etc that I could find from last year... And she's on board I just have to "budget it in" what ever I heard ok so I'm there..... Now can't wait to see what the entry fee is gonna be....sounds like it's gonna be expensive.

Ok I showed wife the ride reports photos etc etc that I could find from last year... And she's on board I just have to "budget it in" what ever I heard ok so I'm there..... Now can't wait to see what the entry fee is gonna be....sounds like it's gonna be expensive.

Yep, we spent over $1k. Two entries, i think we did 3 nites, wife/kid/me. Only paid ~$65/nite at that hotel up on the hill sorta overlooking the golf course (those rooms later were going for $180!). Sounds expensive but WOW it was such a cool event and the organization was unbelievable (the one guy who bitched and moaned on D37 site(?) about the bike drop-off & pick-up was out of line).
If we can do it again we'd also stay for Sunday nite, it was too rushed Sunday PM to make the boat.
Super cool event/vacation.